- Shut up and let's go faster! - The General said irritably and quickened his step.
He seemed to want to end this farce as quickly as possible. And now Kai started talking about it.
- Come on General Lukias, I understand. Hehehe. - Kai said with a laugh.
- Didn't you hear my previous words? - Lukias said rudely and looked at Kai, raising his right eyebrow.
- Alright, I won't do it again! Hehe. - Giggling, Kai replied.
Next, they continued on their way in silence. Kai didn't really want to provoke the stern man. And Lukias himself, didn't want to discuss the situation.
Thus, they entered the platform and began to descend into the very depths of the Tower of the Source....
After a few minutes, they arrived at the location. It didn't take long to descend, as the floor with the Tomb of Time was also quite deep. They didn't have to take the long way down.
What surprised Kai was that the lowest floor, which belonged to the Head of Border Beast City, was quite simple. There was no pretentiousness in it, all the walls were made of grey stone blocks. And there were large crystals hanging on the sides, which illuminated the surroundings well.
Also, the entire floor was more like a tunnel system rather than an open area. If one didn't know where to go, one could easily get lost.
Kai followed the fast paced General, looking around at the labyrinths. It was obvious that Lukias had a pretty good sense of direction here.
"The General seems to have spent a lot of time here... It's like he knows every move on the floor." - Kai thought as he moved through the corridors.
As he pondered this, they approached a small iron door. Lukias unceremoniously opened it without even knocking.
- I have brought him in, Head. - Said the General, and continued into the depths of the room.
Stepping through the doorway, Kai shifted his gaze forward. There was now a circular room in front of him, with a table in the very centre of it. The furnishings were quite neat and tastefully done. It already looked much nicer than the corridors.
But Kai's attention was not on that, but on the man sitting at the table. He was now smiling strangely and drinking tea.
"This man's aura is very deep... He's definitely much stronger than Lukias... It's definitely the Head." - Kai suddenly realised as he observed the situation.
- Greetings Head! - Loudly and respectfully said Kai and bowed to the man.
Assessing the atmosphere around this old man, Kai couldn't understand the boundary of his power....
"Damn it... He seems to be an order of magnitude stronger than General Lukias... Perhaps he's even in a different realm..." - Dumbfounded, Kai reasoned.
He realised that there were other stages above the Cloud Sphere, but he didn't know which ones and how many. Kai could tell for sure that Lukius was on the next stage up from him. But now he saw someone even higher.
"I don't know if I'm right... But this old man seems to be two Spheres higher than me... I wonder how he compares to my old man?" - Pondered Kai.
When he trained under Master Mo, he was still too weak and didn't have the same perception and understanding. His master seemed simply unfathomable to him... Therefore, Kai didn't know if they could be compared or not.
- And I salute you Kai. Glad to see such talents being born in our Border Beast City! Hahaha. - Saying that, the old man laughed good-naturedly.
"Yeah, of course..." - Kai thought, but naturally didn't voice it.
- Thank you Head, but you overestimate me. Hehe. - Smilingly replied Kai.
- Can we stop this farce? Everyone knows exactly what's going on here! Let's get down to business! - Lukius said irritatedly.
Seeing this, Kai smiled slightly and decided to take the initiative. He understood roughly how things were going. He wants to get into the Shadow Sect and he needs information. The city wants to get rid of him and the potential problems associated with him as quickly as possible. And the Chief definitely has useful information. Then why play useless rhetoric?
- Head, I'm sorry to be rude, but I'll get right to the point. - Saying that, Kai respectfully bowed.
After that, he straightened his back and continued speaking.
- ''I understand that you want me to leave Border Beast City. Even more so, I understand that with your wisdom you recognise my potential... It may sound too arrogant for a mere Cloud Sphere master to say such a thing to a master of your level... But I don't think any of us want to spoil relations..." Kai said floridly.
He was hinting to the Head that if he didn't die along the way, he could become a very good martial artist. Although right now he was just an ant in the eyes of this old man, but that could change in the future. Why create a potential enemy?
- Go on boy, I see where you're going with this. I'm a rather free-spirited person, so don't be shy about expressing yourself.'' - Calmly replied the old man.
Hearing this, Kai relaxed a bit and went straight to his request.
- Thank you, Head! Anyway... I wanted to find General Lukias myself after leaving the Tomb of Time. My plan was to find out information about the Shadow Sect and how to join. As unfortunate as it may sound, continuing to develop in the Border Beast City... It's a waste of time for me! - Kai said bluntly.
- But I didn't expect that I would have such a unique opportunity to meet you directly, Head! - After a second pause, Kai added and bowed again.
- Hmm... It's good that this is the case! Hahaha. - After saying that, the Head laughed and became cheerful.
He seemed to like Kai's character and straightforwardness. Such traits gave off the appearance of a true martial artist in Kai. The head of Border Beast City had respect for such characters.
- Since you're direct, I'll do the same. I don't need you here! You're going to cause a lot of trouble, and you already have. And you've been trying to keep a low profile! - Gesticulating vividly, the old man said emotionally.
It seemed that he was quite a peculiar person....
"No shit... I didn't think he'd be so blunt..." - Thought Kai.
- Also, I won't hide my plans and benefits! I want to send you to the Shadow Sect. You'll have to pass the selection process, but given your talents, I don't doubt you! My interest is that if you are a good growth for the Shadow Sect, they will reward Border Beast City! - Openly gave out the old man.
- Reward? For what? - With a strange expression on his face, Kai asked.
- For a force like the Shadow Sect, good sprouts are one of the most important resources! You have potential that is not suitable for our city, but it might be suitable for them! If they see talent in you, they will increase the funding for my city! It will be to thank me for finding you...
- Actually, I found him. So you owe me one. - Lucias interrupted.
- Yes, yes... Good. - The old man waved off the question and started talking again, looking at Kai, "You can't participate in the selection process without a letter of recommendation. And I'm the one who can give it to you! - The Head said with a smile.
At that moment, Kai's eyes shone. This was exactly what he needed! If he could understand where to go to join the Shadow Sect, and with a letter of recommendation.... Then it would be unbelievable!
- Thank you Head! - Kai said and bowed again, ''To be honest, I don't care if you benefit from it. But thank you for being frank with me. I don't want to drag this matter out too long... If you give me the letter and your guidance, I will leave the city in the next few days. I promise you! - Kai said firmly.
- Hahaha! Good! Very good! - Laughing the old man gave out.
He seemed to be incredibly happy. It turned out that Kai was very easy to do business with. With this attitude, Kai's headache would be solved very quickly!